Walker was born in Ralls, Texas, in 1929, and became active in the Dallas music scene in the late 1940s. After a brief stint with Capitol Records, he signed with Columbia Records in 1951 at the same time as Ray Price. Walker was a cast member on ABC-TV's Ozark Jubilee in the late 1950's.
He is most famous for his 1962 hit "Charlie's Shoes." He is also well known for his 1961 cover version of Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away" and his 1964 hit "Cross the Brazos at Waco." [1]. Walker joined the Grand Ole Opry on January 1, 1960, and he was an active member until his death in 2006.
On Sunday, May 21, 2006, Walker died when the van he was driving back to Nashville after a performance in Foley, Alabama veered off Interstate 65 in Fort Deposit, Alabama and overturned. His wife Bettie, bassist Charles Lilly Jr., son of Everett Lilly of Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductees, "The Lilly Brothers", and guitarist Daniel Patton were also killed in the 12:40 a.m. crash. Walker's grandson, Joshua Brooks, survived the crash with serious injuries.
Billy Walker played all over the world and was loved everywhere for his smooth singing and gentle mind. Several times in the 1980s Billy Walker sang at The International Festival of Country Music at Wembley Arena in London. Only one month before his death, Walker once again was in contact with Europe, recording the duet "All I Ever Need Is You" with the Danish singer [[Susanne Lana] for Hillside House Records. The recording took place in Nashville, Tennessee, at Signal Path Studio and was produced by Charlie McCoy.
When a Man Loves a Woman
Billy Walker Lyrics
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In his eyes there's no one else to make his dreams come true
When a man loves a woman the way that I love you
She alone can give the strength he needs to carry through woman I love you
You are my inspiration you're my way to happiness
Things that you do for me show the love that you possess
When a man loves a woman the way that I love you
You are my inspiration
In "When a Man Loves a Woman," Billy Walker sings about the depth of love that he experiences for the woman he loves. He explains that when a man truly loves a woman, she becomes the only person who can make his dreams come true. No one else can give him the strength he needs to face whatever challenges come his way. For the man in this song, the woman he loves is his inspiration and the key to his happiness. He is grateful for the things she does for him that demonstrate her love for him.
This song captures the intensity of a man's love for a woman and how this love becomes the source of his strength and motivation. The lyrics suggest that true love is a powerful force that can help individuals navigate the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my inspiration
You are the person who inspires me and gives me the drive to pursue my goals and dreams.
you're my way to happiness
You are the source of my joy and contentment in life.
Things that you do for me show the love that you possess
The things you do for me demonstrate the depth of your affection and care for me.
She alone can give the strength he needs to carry through woman I love you
You are the only person who can provide the support and encouragement I need to overcome life's challenges. I love you, woman.
In his eyes there's no one else to make his dreams come true woman I love you
To me, there is no one else who can fulfill my desires and aspirations like you can. I love you, woman.
When a man loves a woman the way that I love you
When a man is deeply in love with a woman, as I am with you, his entire being is consumed by his passion and devotion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELDRIDGE, STEWART
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@lesashiminski690
I miss the 70s country music . I wish there was a radio station that still played old country
@darrenmisick3493
What a great sounding song!
@fanofdino
just good ol' simple country western tunes and lyrics to carry you through THANKS for taking me back.....way back to a better time!!
@evergreensgood
Just the kind of voice I love to listen to
@theddavis44
Rip Billy Walker He was a great Singer.
@bobbyjocowpoke1057
Boy what a classic! The tall Texan Billy Walker. You were a blessing, RIP Billy.
@mbrand19971
that was the first Billy Walker hit song that I heard of and it was from a k-tel compilation album and it was good hearing it once again.
@fytisht
outstanding
@rebeccad5988
The best Billy Walker
Thank you Guy
Have a great month
@jamcrane3
Written by the late great Gary Stewart.